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UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

May 20, 2025May 21, 2025 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced that it has leased new office space at PENN 2, Vornado Realty Trust’s recently

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UMG Reorganizes Nashville Operations

February 6, 2025February 9, 2025 kevincarter UMG, UMG Nashville

• Late Thursday, Universal Music Group announced “a reorganization of its Nashville-based operations to enhance its position as the premiere

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RIAA Files Suit Against AI Music Services

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024 kevincarter RIAA, Sony Music Entertainment, UMG, Warner Records

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) announced the filing of two copyright infringement cases based on the mass

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UMG & TikTok Kiss, Make Up

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 kevincarter TikTok, UMG

• Universal Music Group and TikTok announced a new multi-dimensional licensing agreement that will deliver significant industry-leading benefits for UMG’s

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BMG & UMG Form Collaborative Alliance

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 kevincarter BMG, UMG

• BMG and Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the formation of an alliance under which the companies will explore a

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UMG, BandLab Pact On Ethical Use Of A.I.

October 18, 2023October 19, 2023 kevincarter BandLab, UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) and BandLab Technologies, the parent company of the world’s largest social music creation platform, BandLab,

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Hsieh Named Managing Director, UMG Taiwan

October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), announced the appointment of William Hsieh as

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Xu Named Chair/CEO, UMG Greater China

September 5, 2023 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), announced the appointment of Timothy Xu as

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YouTube Shares A.I. Music Principles

August 21, 2023August 22, 2023 kevincarter UMG, YouTube Music

• YouTube just published a first-ever set of A.I. music principles and launched the YouTube Music A.I. Incubator featuring artists,

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UMG Launches The Core Records

July 10, 2023 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the launch of The Core Records, led by Kevin “Chief” Zaruk and Simon Tikhman,

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WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
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WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

• UPDATED: Warner Music Group and private investment firm Bain Capital, are launching a joint venture to allow for the

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Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
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Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

• Monday, June 30, 2025 marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of iHeartMedia’s BIN: Black Information Network, the first

iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
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Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

June 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
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Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino

June 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
The Imaging House Is On Fire!
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The Imaging House Is On Fire!

June 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Imaging House Is On Fire!

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Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show

July 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show

• Kannon and Kannon Worldwide LLC are thrilled to announce the launch of The Kannon Show, a high-energy, weekday show

Kelley Anderson: Free Agent
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Kelley Anderson: Free Agent

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelley Anderson: Free Agent
Remembering Kenny Lee Karpinski
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Remembering Kenny Lee Karpinski

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Kenny Lee Karpinski

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Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
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Braun Downshifts At HYBE America

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
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WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
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Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino

June 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
Condolences: Lou Christie
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Condolences: Lou Christie

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Lou Christie
Create Beams Up With Star Trak
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Create Beams Up With Star Trak

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Beams Up With Star Trak
Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury
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Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Donehower Named SVP/A&R, Big Loud & Mercury

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Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show
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Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show

July 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show
E. White Has Carolina On His Mind
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E. White Has Carolina On His Mind

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on E. White Has Carolina On His Mind
MacLeod Named OM, Alpha Media Portland
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MacLeod Named OM, Alpha Media Portland

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MacLeod Named OM, Alpha Media Portland
Civic Media Expands Into Michigan’s U.P.
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Civic Media Expands Into Michigan’s U.P.

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Expands Into Michigan’s U.P.
Melissa Chase Exits Audacy Houston
ADULT HITS COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Melissa Chase Exits Audacy Houston

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Melissa Chase Exits Audacy Houston
Houston’s Jay Michaels: Free Agent
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Houston’s Jay Michaels: Free Agent

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Houston’s Jay Michaels: Free Agent

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